Charging an electric car at home, in a family house
A home electric car charger has many advantages. On the one hand, it is much more convenient because we are not bound by time, we do not have to wait for someone else to start charging. On the other hand, it is also safer, since no one else can touch the car while charging. By the way, this is the most cost-effective solution for electric car charging: four times cheaper than street charging
To reap the benefits, choosing a car charger that is compatible with your car and meets your needs is vital. It is therefore important to have the necessary information before purchasing a home electric car wall charger.
What do we offer?
What do you need to know about the home electric car wall charger?
Should I choose a wall charger or plug-in charging?
The charger that can be connected to the standard socket provided with electric cars typically supplies 10A current, i.e. its output is 2.3 kW. With this performance, an average electric car can be charged in 20 hours.
It is important to note that household sockets are not designed for the continuous, high load that a car charger represents.
On the other hand, the power of a properly selected and installed wall charger , which is connected to the electrical network, is usually 11 kW. With this performance, the average charging time is reduced to 4 hours.
There are also 22 kW chargers on the market, but their construction is not optimal in terms of network load.
Thanks to the built-in safety electronics of wall chargers, safety problems can be prevented if it is installed by an expert in accordance with the standards.
What kind of charging cable do I need for my electric car?
There are two different types of electric car charging cables:
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Type1 - Type2
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Type2 - Type2.
This means that there is a Type 1 or Type 2 connector on the side of the car, depending on the model of car. The chargers are always using the Type 2 connector in accordance with European standards.
You can check the connector type of your car in the manufacturer's documentation, on the manufacturer's website,
or on the electric vehicle database page: after selecting the model under the Charging menu item, under the name Charge Port.
How should I choose a home electric car wall charger?
When choosing a home electric car charger, important aspects must be taken into account in order to install the most suitable charging equipment.
The following factors should be considered:
Charging power and speed
The chargers can charge the car at different speeds based on the power.
Fast chargers (DC chargers) deliver a larger amount of energy in a short time and can charge the battery in up to 30 minutes.
However, in the case of charging at home, such fast charging is not necessary, as the car has plenty of time to charge, for example at night. AC chargers provide slower charging and are available in 3.6 kW, 7.4 kW, 11 kW and 22 kW chargers.
Capacity available in the house
Family houses usually have 3*16 or 1*32 Ampere. It is worth assessing what other equipment is connected to the network, for example a heat pump or sauna, and whether there is a solar power supply.
How do I know how many phases are connected in my house?
This can be checked in two ways:
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Look at the meter type on the electricity bill: it will say "1F" for one phase, "3F" for three phases
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Look at the meter: there should be as many fuses (with rectangular rocker switches) as there are phases.
Compatibility
First, it is necessary to check that the connector of the charger is compatible with your charging cable , or in the case of a fixed cable charger, the charger cable with the charging port of your car .
Different car manufacturers and models may have different charging connectors, so it is always worth checking the compatibility of the car charger and the cable.
You can do this on the electric vehicle database page: after selecting the model under the Charging menu item, under the name Charge Port .
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In addition, it is worth checking the compatibility between the charger performance and the car's energy absorption capacity.
Certain cars (such as the Tesla Model 3) can only take 32 amps per phase, so an 11 kW charger is the right choice. It would be useless to have a 22 kW charger if the car would only charge with 11 kWh.
How do I know what power my car can absorb and in how many phases?
This can be checked in two ways:
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In the description received from the manufacturer or on the manufacturer's website
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The electric vehicle database page: after selecting the model, you will find it under the Charging menu under the name Charge Power.
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Required functions
Some chargers have smart features that allow you to, for example, schedule charging, control energy consumption and other personalised settings. It is worth considering what features are needed for home charging.
If the house has little capacity for car charging, it is recommended to choose a smart charger that monitors the power consumption of the system and adjusts the charging accordingly. At 1*32 Amps, for example, it makes sense to use a smart charger for charging, as the car would use at least 7.4 kW of the available 11 kW (1*32A) for charging.
How do I know that the home electric car charger can be retrofitted in my house?
The feasibility retrofitting a home electric car charger in a house depend on the available electric capacity in the house and on the state of the electrical network it relies on.
An expert company can determine these factors during an on-site survey and tell you whether a home electric car charger can be retrofitted.
If you get a quote from an expert company for the installation, you can be sure that charging is feasible.
About Evergy - Why choose us?
Evergy is a company specializing in the installation of electric car chargers, which has its own construction team.
We provide a fast and safe solution for building charging at home.
Advantages of Evergy:
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Fast reaction
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Professional technical execution
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Competitive price
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Charger according to the parameters of the car
Fast
response
It counted from the contact
we can undertake the installation of the charger within two weeks.
Professional technical execution
Our team of qualified technicians performs the installation, so professionalism is guaranteed.
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Competitive
price
Our own construction team and our relationship with the charging supplier enable competitive pricing.
Charger for the car appropriately
Our salespeople will help you choose the charger that best matches the parameters of your car.
What does the process of installing a home electric car charger look like?
A kapcsolatfelvételt követően két lehetőség közül választhatsz:
Készítesz képeket
VAGY
Az ajánlat elkészítéséhez szükség lesz az alábbiakra:
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Kép a villanyóráról
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Milyen fogyasztók vannak a hálózaton?
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Kép az elosztószekrényről
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Kép a töltő leendő helyéről
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Videó a nyomvonalról
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Rajz a nyomvonalról
Helyszíni felmérést kérsz (Pest megyében)
Request our free on-site survey!
Our technical colleagues will go to your family home at a time agreed with you and assess the available capacity.
More about the on-site survey in our blog article you can read.
After completing the fee request, we will install the charging device in your house on the pre-arranged day!
The installation is carried out by our qualified electricians in accordance with current standards.
Installing an electric car charger takes an average of one and a half days.
After accepting the offer, we will conclude a contract with you!
To draw up the contract, you will only need your data and a mutually agreed installation date.
Together with the contract, we will also send you a fee request for half of the installation fee.
Based on the on-site survey, we will prepare an offer for you!
When making an offer, we take into account the available capacity, the length of the track between the clock and the charger, and the type of car.
For more information see our services page.
How much does it cost to install a home charger?
The installation of a home charger ranges from HUF 500,000 to HUF 1,000,000, depending on the type of charger, the length of the electric trail and the need for energy management.
Charger
On average, our chargers range from HUF 200,000 to HUF 400,000. We offer the models at list price.
The price depends on:
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from the power of the charger (7.4 kW, 11 kW, 22 kW)
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from the functions of the charger
Installation fee
Installation fee includes: labor fee and material fee broken down
The fee includes:
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Cabling, installation of safety equipment
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Commissioning of the charger, setting up the RFID card
A telepítést csak abban az esetben tudjuk vállalni ha a töltőt is tőlünk vásárolod meg.
Hozott töltő telepítésére nincs lehetőség!
Our home charger installation references
We have already installed more than 100 electric car chargers in family houses.
Frequently Asked Questions
Általános kérdések
Milyen töltőkábel szükséges az elektromos autómhoz?
Mikor kell kábelt cserélnem?
Hogyan tudok beszerezni egy új töltőkábelt?
Milyen elektromos áram szükséges az elektromos autó otthoni töltéséhez?
Mennyibe kerül az elektromos autó otthoni töltése havi szinten?
Töltő telepítéssel kapcsolatos kérdések
Ha már megvan a töltőm akkor is kérhetek telepítési ajánlatot?
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Problémakezeléssel kapcsolatos kérdések
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